Tcho’s café at Pier 17 is an easy walk from the Embarcadero rink, and the company makes its drinking chocolate from cacao sustainably grown in Ghana, Madagascar, and Peru. Pier 17, 415-963-5090, tcho.com

An espresso-sized cup of Michael Recchiuti’s European-style drinking chocolate is all you’ll need. The rich, bittersweet elixir takes the edge off the chilliest day. Ferry Building Marketplace, 415-834-9494, recchiuticonfections.com